Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
Mortlach
£780
| Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 45.9% |
| Age | 15 yr | 38 yr |
| Price | £699 | £779.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £780.
For beginners: Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£699 vs £779.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£779.5 vs £699)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Miyagikyo?
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Only Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)